Created in 1966 by Ron Karenga, X is a week-long holiday celebrated in the United States honoring African heritage and culture. The name of the festival is derived from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya X", meaning "first fruits". Each of the seven days is dedicated to Nguzo Saba or 'The Seven Principles' described as Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity) and Imani (Faith).
The week day celebration is marked by lighting a kinara (candle holder) and pouring of libations, and culminating in a feast and gift giving. The greeting for each day of is "Habari Gani", Swahili for "What's the News?"
The US stamp (pic), created by artist Daniel Minter, shows seven figures in colorful robes symbolizing the seven principles.
Which celebration am I talking about?
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Kwanzaa!
"matunda ya kwanza"
kwanza means first fruits , this celebration is kind of revolutionist step in 1960's ron karenga.
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